HI SCR162

Requests the State Auditor to conduct a financial audit of information technology expenditures in Hawaii's executive branch departments and attached agencies from fiscal years 2010-2011 through 2013-2014, excluding the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Requires the audit to document all purchase orders, credit card transactions, contracts, hardware, software, consultant fees, telecommunications, and infrastructure acquisitions related to information technology spending.

Mandates the audit include a listing of all information technology and related technical positions across departments with budgeted and actual salaries, plus a summary of IT expenses by department.

Directs the Auditor to identify information technology services and products received outside the normal procurement process from federal or non-profit agencies.

Requires the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 Regular Session convenes.